Classic Tuna

The perfect tuna can be a versatile dish. Added in a sandwich, eaten by itself, or thrown into pasta this easy tuna will become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained

• 1-5 pickles, diced, add or reduce as needed

• ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise, or as needed

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 egg, mashed (optional)

• ½ carrot, shredded or diced (optional)

• ½ celery (optional)

• ½ sliced tomato (optional)

Directions:

1. Open and drain the tuna from the can.

2. Dice the pickles and set aside.

3. Place the tuna into a bowl with the mayonnaise and lightly stir to break up.

4. Add garlic powder, pickles, and pepper, stir to combine all of the ingredients.

Notes:

• Can be eaten as a sandwich. Toast two slices of bread or cut a bun and fill to desired amount.

• Add into cooked and drained pasta for added protein or a tuna pasta salad.

• Eat by itself if a lighter meal is desired.

• The more you add the better it tastes. Add carrots, celery, or egg for extra protein and added flavour.

Ask an adult for help with:

• Opening can

• Dicing, slicing and or shredding pickles, carrots, celery, tomato

Serves: 2-4